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Truth Social Chronicle: Six Months of Trump’s Iran War

Al Jazeera’s analysis of Truth Social reveals a six-month timeline of US-Israel strikes on Iran told through Trump’s posts: escalating threats and nearmilitant rhetoric followed by a naval blockade, ultimatums, and a shift toward negotiation, then renewed tension and a declared ‘victory’ framed in economic terms. The posts show the president often foregrounding his own persona, with 319 Iran-related posts and thousands overall, shaping public perception of the conflict as it moved from war to ceasefire to ongoing brinkmanship.

via Al Jazeera|

#donald-trump #iran #strait-of-hormuz

world7 days ago•2 min saved

Netanyahu alleges Iran plotted to kill one of his sons amid renewed Iran confrontation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged that Iran tried to murder one of his sons, offering no details on timing or which son, as the US-Israel campaign against Iran intensifies after a strike on Tehran that killed the Iranian supreme leader and several relatives; Netanyahu also urged around-the-clock protection for rival candidate Gadi Eisenkot amid election pressure.

via Al Jazeera|

#assassination-plot #iran #netanyahu

world18 days ago•3 min saved

Trump brushes off worries as USS Lincoln endures record-long deployment amid Iran tensions

President Trump dismissed concerns about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln despite reports of supply shortages and mental-health strain during a record-long, 250-plus-day deployment tied to the US-Israel war with Iran; lawmakers have urged oversight, while Navy officials say there has been no uptick in suicidality and the ship will be replaced by a similar vessel as tensions in the region persist.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #navy-deployment #trump

world20 days ago•3 min saved

Trump: US Has 'Total Control' of Strait of Hormuz as Traffic Slows

Trump claimed the U.S. has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz even as shipping through the waterway declines amid the US-Israel war with Iran. Iran says it will not permit full traffic until sanctions and assets are lifted, while talks with Oman and broader peace efforts are stalled. Analysts warn that Iran can still disrupt maritime traffic and that the war has not achieved its stated goals, despite some officials touting near-prewar oil flows.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #shipping-traffic #strait-of-hormuz

world2 months ago•4 min saved

Iran begins week of mourning as Khamenei funeral draws world leaders

Iran inaugurates a week of funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his coffin in Tehran’s Grand Mosalla as top officials and dozens of foreign delegations attend. Authorities expect millions to join public mourning, starting with a Tehran ceremony and extending to processions in Iran and across Iraq. The events follow his death four months after a US-Israeli strike on Iran, and invitations to European countries are reportedly limited to neutral or friendly states.

via Al Jazeera|

#funeral #iran #khamenei

world3 months ago•4 min saved

Iran Hesitates as US-Israel War Reaches Day 72; Israel Strikes Lebanon Amid Ceasefire

On day 72 of the US-Israel campaign against Iran, Tehran has yet to respond to Washington’s proposal to end the war, while Israel conducts a wave of attacks in southern Lebanon that kills at least 24 people despite a ceasefire. Regional diplomacy continues, with Pakistan mediating, Qatar and other actors engaging with US officials, and Iran’s Revolutionary Guard warning of retaliation against perceived US targets. The conflict highlights ongoing tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and mounting international efforts to secure shipping routes.

via Al Jazeera|

#ceasefire #iran #lebanon

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Hegseth rejects 'quagmire' label as Iran war costs mount in hearing

During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Pete Hegseth rejects labeling the US-Israel operation against Iran a 'quagmire,' pushes back against critics, while lawmakers scrutinize a $1.5 trillion defense budget and a $25 billion running cost, amid diplomatic strains and renewed questions about Iran's nuclear program.

via The Guardian|

#defense-budget #house-armed-services-committee #iran

world4 months ago•5 min saved

Pope denounces 'omnipotence' myth fueling Iran war, calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV denounced the 'delusion of omnipotence' fueling the US-Israel war in Iran and urged leaders to pursue peace through dialogue, delivering a vigil at St. Peter's Basilica as U.S.-Iran talks resume in Pakistan and a fragile ceasefire holds; he warned that God does not bless war and called for prayers for peace, with the Vatican expressing concern about spillover into Christian communities in Lebanon.

via Politico|

#iran #peace-negotiations #pope-leo-xiv

world4 months ago•15 min saved

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Talks to Halt Iran Conflict

Pope Leo XIV denounced the 'delusion of omnipotence' behind the U.S.-Israel war in Iran and urged political leaders to pause hostilities and pursue peace negotiations, following a vigil for peace at the Vatican.

via AP News|

#iran-conflict #peace-talks #pope-leo-xiv

world4 months ago•2 min saved

Pope denounces war and warns faith cannot sanctify violence in Iran crisis

Pope Leo XIV condemned warfare in a social media post, saying God does not bless conflicts and that lasting peace comes from dialogue rather than military action. The message, seen as a rebuke of religious rhetoric surrounding the US-Israel strikes on Iran, follows ongoing criticism of the war and echoes his previous calls to avoid invoking faith to justify violence.

via The Guardian|

#christian-nationalism #iran-conflict #peace-and-dialogue

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Houthis widen Iran conflict with missiles aimed at Israeli sites

Houthis, allied with Iran, claim ballistic missiles hit sensitive Israeli military sites, expanding the US-Israel campaign against Iran; Israel says it intercepted one missile; the conflict threatens Red Sea and Hormuz chokepoints and global trade, with attacks also hitting a Saudi airbase and Kuwait’s radar. Pakistan hosts a regional meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to seek de-escalation, while Ukraine-UAE defense ties and reported US cluster-munition use add to the volatility and the risk of broader regional escalation.

via The Guardian|

#houthi #iran #israel

world5 months ago•3 min saved

Iran taps veteran IRGC figure to lead security council amid war pressures

Iran appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, a veteran IRGC commander and former Expediency Council secretary, as head of the Supreme National Security Council to steer security policy amid external pressure from the US-Israel war and internal unrest; his appointment fills the void left by the late Ali Larijani and signals a shift toward stronger military leadership in Iran's security decisions and potential involvement in future negotiations.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran-security #irgc #snsc

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Iran Opens Hormuz Strait to Non-Hostile Vessels Amid War Turmoil

Iran said non-hostile ships may transit the Strait of Hormuz under safety regulations and in coordination with Iranian authorities, as maritime traffic remains well below pre-war levels. The stance comes amid the US-Israel war on Iran and broader energy-market volatility, with officials warning prices could rise if the strait stays largely closed. President Trump said talks to end the conflict are underway.

via Al Jazeera|

#iran #oil-prices #shipping

world5 months ago•9 min saved

Pakistan Emerges as Possible Bridge in Widening US-Iran Conflict

Escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran have triggered regional turmoil from Lebanon to the Gulf, with Iran vowing to continue fighting and Pakistan offering to host talks between the US and Iran. The White House cites potential negotiators like JD Vance as a possible US envoy, while countries such as the Philippines declare energy emergencies as the Strait of Hormuz becomes a critical flashpoint for global oil supplies and diplomacy circulates amid a rapidly shifting security landscape.

via The Guardian|

#diplomacy #iran #pakistan

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Day 23 of US-Israel strikes on Iran sees 15% of casualties as children

HRANA’s Day 23 briefing on the Iran conflict reports 206 attacks across 112 incidents in 15 provinces, with at least 4 casualties in the last 24 hours. Since Feb 28, civilian fatalities total 1,407 (including at least 214 children), military fatalities 1,167, and 657 unclassified, with children making up about 15% of total casualties. Tehran Province accounts for the largest share of attacks (39%), followed by Hormozgan (19%) and Isfahan (10%), as 21 targets—including airbases and naval bases—were hit or damaged. Official statements cite around 210 killed among children and over 1,510 injured, with damage to medical facilities and other critical infrastructure; the situation remains fluid and subject to revision as new information emerges.

via Hrana|

#children #civilian-casualties #hrana